Saturday, May 18, 2024

Blankets: A Graphic Novel of Love, Loss, and Discovery

 

Blankets is a graphic novel by Craig Thompson, spanning 624 pages in black and white. Set in the United States, this love story has garnered several international awards in the graphic novel and comics industry.

The narrative, set against the backdrop of a snowy Midwestern winter, follows two brothers growing up in rural isolation and the blossoming romance between two young lovers. It explores themes of security and discovery, playfulness and tragedy, a fall from grace, and the origins of faith. Blankets is a profound and breathtakingly beautiful work.


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